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Ask post: Problems with impulsiveness
It has not. The person that pointed out the impulsiveness problem also said she thought it might be related to ADHD. However, she is not a mental health professional so I'm not sure how much creedence to give that.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 6:58 PM on July 30, 2008
Flying Squirrel, the difference to me is that with smoking it is a very easy binary. Smoke/Don't smoke. With impulsiveness, I'm often not even aware that I'm being impulsive with my behavior. I'm 34 and it was very recently that this personality trait was brought up to me at all. I'd never thought about it on my own at all.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 6:23 AM on July 31, 2008

Ask post: What's your favorite happy summertime high energy tune?
Chumbawamba's "Show Business", their live album, always does it for me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 6:27 PM on July 16, 2008
Oh, look for "Mouthful of shit" and "Timebomb".
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 6:28 PM on July 16, 2008

Ask post: What real life bands/songs sound like Spinal Tap?
"Child in Time" by Deep Purple is pretty Tap.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 4:13 AM on June 6, 2008
Is Ian Gillian the most Tap singer of all time? Yes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 5:33 AM on July 3, 2008

Ask post: Favorite obscure pop/rock tracks from the 1990s
Pond "Agatha"
Hazel "Supersonic"
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 2:27 PM on July 2, 2008
Oh, and Crackerbash "Jasper".

I,um, went to college in Portland in the 90's.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 2:29 PM on July 2, 2008

Ask post: NYC Tour Guide Exam
I actually used to own this book. The test changed in 2004 and I'm not sure how up to date the book is.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 7:23 AM on June 26, 2008

Ask post: Help Me To Start Drinking Beer
Go straight for a classic. Budweiser.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 4:53 PM on June 22, 2008

Ask post: DO NOT suggest a water fountain in Central Park!
I have also met NH and he's a good guy. I vouch.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 4:49 PM on June 5, 2008

Ask post: New Orleans fell through, so let's try something else that's new!
Beer and mixed drinks should cost around 5 dollars at a normal bar. At a club, can be much more expensive.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 10:38 AM on May 13, 2008 marked best answer
Speaking of cheap drinks...

My favorite place has it in spades. Plus, lots of buybacks.

The Blarney Cove
510 E 14th St
(212) 473-9284‎
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 10:47 AM on May 13, 2008 marked best answer

Ask post: How to improve my southern speakin' skillz
Drunk as Cooter Brown, in fact.

I always heard "Drunker'n a cootie brown" myself.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 9:40 AM on May 8, 2008
Also, in the "slick" vein...

"Slicker'n a minner's dick"
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 9:43 AM on May 8, 2008
What about soft drink? That was said in place of "pop" or "soda" in middle Tennessee.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 10:28 AM on May 8, 2008

Ask post: Unique Canadian gifts for Americans
Best of Stompin' Tom.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 7:10 AM on May 3, 2008

Ask post: Please, won't you name a wizard bong?
"The Vorpal Bong"
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 4:25 AM on April 26, 2008

Ask post: Ex-Files: Summer Vacation Issue
You know, I'm not so sure that I agree with just about everyone who has responded. I think that, yes, you should say "I'm now not ok with this." However, because you said yes at first, and that he thought it was an ok proposition to start with, he may be very confused at this turnaround. I have been in a similar position to the boyfriend's before, and I admit that I was very naive. I had NO interest in my ex but we still hung out alone sometimes and my current girlfriend was totally... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 11:46 AM on April 22, 2008

Ask post: Job market in Portland OR
I was not asking for a specific line of work necessarily. I used to live in PDX (PSU Grad) and my friends who still live there bemoan the job situation. They are mostly coffeeshop/bike store type workers so I was looking for some people from other walks of life to comment.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 1:55 PM on April 3, 2008

Ask post: Firefox is slow
1. IE also runs slowly
2. No
3. Never have
4. Yes
5. Yes
6. Wireless

Sorry, not sure what information to give in the original question. Will try running windows update or reinstalling windows.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 3:35 PM on March 7, 2008
Says "System Idle Process" on top, Nomisxid.

To answer Sharkfu:

1. Cable
2. Don't know
3. Don't have that capability as far as I know
4. Yes
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 3:49 PM on March 7, 2008
I did sort by CPU usage. Says "89" next to "System Idle Process".
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 4:02 PM on March 7, 2008

Ask post: I want the sound of Hail to The Chief...only as played by the ramones
"Kill the President"- Coffin Break
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 1:46 PM on March 6, 2008

Ask post: Subway ride from JFK to Yankee Stadium and back
The ride is definitely long. However, it is very safe and worth it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 11:27 AM on February 26, 2008

Ask post: This new sliced bread is the greatest thing since Smeckler's Powder. Maybe even better!
I'm going with the wheel.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 1:43 PM on November 19, 2007

Ask post: Can I safely use Listerine while on Antabuse?
I stand by Crest Pro Health.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 6:33 AM on November 15, 2007

Ask post: Roman Collection/BKK
I bought them in a retail store in Nong Khai.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 12:38 PM on October 15, 2007

Ask post: Brooklyn Singing Telegram
Good point Carol Anne.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 4:42 PM on September 18, 2007

Ask post: Lost stock cert
I called the transfer agent (who was quite rude) and she told me that I needed a lost instrument bond and that this was usually more expensive than the value of the security.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 12:06 PM on August 29, 2007

Ask post: How many is a few?
Clearly this argument can get heated and this is why we can no longer discuss this at home.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 12:47 PM on July 1, 2007

Ask post: I don't want to start my own needle exchange
Seconding the needle exchange.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 1:51 PM on June 26, 2007

Ask post: Is rent-direct.com a scam?
Whew! I almost got a job a sales guy there!
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 12:29 PM on May 30, 2007

Ask post: Remote Control
SlyBevel,

Hmm, I hadn't thought of the fact that that might be the case why the TV is on the street. It was on the Upper East Side in Manhattan so I just figured it was thrown out because someone got a flat screen or something.

Koselitz and dnthomps,

Thanks for the help!
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 6:38 AM on May 21, 2007

Ask post: "Couch Bar" reccs in lower Manhattan?
I think Botanica might be a little divey for this purpose and for the ages of the people involved.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 11:10 AM on May 1, 2007

Ask post: job at gameshow
Hermitosis, I have not excluded those at all. I just would have the same question.

Cortex, not yet, but today.

jenkinsEar, I had even heard of endemol, thanks.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 6:54 AM on April 19, 2007

Ask post: An olive without a pimento
This is totally a shot in the dark, but a boggle?
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 1:22 PM on April 17, 2007

Ask post: High note?
This question has been answered. NITRO!!!
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 6:19 AM on April 10, 2007
Ah, well I misread the question. I was pretty excited to talk about Nitro though.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 11:32 AM on April 12, 2007

Ask post: Sales help
Yes, closing is the problem for me and I think for the same reason that you think it is hard Ethereal Bligh. It is seemingly too aggressive. I think it is a matter of practice. One main issue for me is that I'M not sold on the product really but their must be customers that are satisfied because the company is very successful.

There are some great tips here!
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 5:53 AM on April 12, 2007

Ask post: Know any good blogs detailing the experience of teaching English in a Foreign Country?
EnglishTeacherX is a good one.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 6:20 AM on April 10, 2007

Ask post: Teaching the Non-Rational Part of Yourself that Risk Isn't Always Pain?
Where can I find more information on these "African Fat Camps"?
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 3:02 PM on March 21, 2007

Ask post: Things to do in New York this weekend.
Vegan restaurants:

Caravan of Dreams

Kate's Joint
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 6:25 PM on March 19, 2007

Ask post: Help Me Remember the Horror!
Number one is Space Giants, I think. Wasn't Zodak the enemy?
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 8:59 AM on February 28, 2007
Rodak not Zodak. Sure it's not Space Giants?
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 10:53 AM on February 28, 2007

Ask post: Rent Control in NYC
These answers are great. He lives on the UES, by the way.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 6:25 AM on February 7, 2007

Ask post: Brooklyn! Where to go?
This is a second for Freddy's in Prospect Heights. The video art there is amazing. Second, try out the New York Transit Museum in downtown Brooklyn. For five dollars it is the best museum deal in New York City.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 6:30 AM on February 1, 2007

Ask post: More career questions! Who doesn't love that? Am I right? Am I right?
Thanks to everyone for the input. It is super helpful.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 10:51 AM on December 16, 2006

Ask post: Songs that mention Canada
You have to include some Stompin Tom.
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 7:50 AM on December 9, 2006

Ask post: I don't feel like dancing.
!!! (chk chk chk) have a song abou the cabaret laws here in NYC called "Me and Giuliani Down By the School Yard".
posted to Ask Metafilter by josher71 at 1:35 PM on December 3, 2006